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Universidade de Pernambuco

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Overview

Universidade de Pernambuco (University of Pernambuco) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Established in 1990, Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UPE provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 35-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UPE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidade de Pernambuco's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade de Pernambuco's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade de Pernambuco' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade de Pernambuco's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Pernambuco
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UPE
Founded 1990 Origins date back to 1966
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Location

Address Avenida Agamenon Magalhães s/n - Santo Amaro
Recife
50100-010 Pernambuco
Brazil
Universidade de Pernambuco's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidade de Pernambuco Phone Number (81) 3183 3700
Universidade de Pernambuco Fax Number (81) 3183 3771
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Website

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University of Pernambuco's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade de Pernambuco is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidade de Pernambuco's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universidade de Pernambuco you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidade de Pernambuco as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidade de Pernambuco Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidade de Pernambuco is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade de Pernambuco's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade de Pernambuco: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidade de Pernambuco Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade de Pernambuco Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade de Pernambuco categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidade de Pernambuco.



Universidade de Pernambuco: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidade de Pernambuco Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidade de Pernambuco website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidade de Pernambuco Admission Info


Universidade de Pernambuco's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidade de Pernambuco is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidade de Pernambuco's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidade de Pernambuco has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade de Pernambuco 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidade de Pernambuco's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Universidade de Pernambuco's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidade de Pernambuco's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidade de Pernambuco Size and Profile


Universidade de Pernambuco's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade de Pernambuco has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade de Pernambuco's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade de Pernambuco's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Universidade de Pernambuco's Control Type Control Type

Universidade de Pernambuco is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidade de Pernambuco's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade de Pernambuco is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidade de Pernambuco's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidade de Pernambuco's main campus setting is not reported.


Universidade de Pernambuco's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade de Pernambuco's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Universidade de Pernambuco's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade de Pernambuco is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidade de Pernambuco Facilities


Universidade de Pernambuco's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade de Pernambuco's Library


Universidade de Pernambuco's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade de Pernambuco's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Universidade de Pernambuco's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade de Pernambuco Services


Universidade de Pernambuco's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidade de Pernambuco's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidade de Pernambuco's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidade de Pernambuco's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade de Pernambuco's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidade de Pernambuco Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidade de Pernambuco consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidade de Pernambuco
  • Polytechnic School of Pernambuco
  • Faculty of Nursing Our Lady of Grace
  • School of Physical Education
  • Faculty of Medical Sciences of Pernambuco
  • Faculty of Administration Sciences of Pernambuco
  • Faculty of Dentistry of Pernambuco
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
  • Faculty of Sciences and Technology of Caruaru
  • Faculty of Science, Education and Technology of Garanhuns
  • Faculty of Teacher Training of Nazaré da Mata
  • Faculty of Teacher Training of Petrolina
  • Faculty of Science and Technology of Salgueiro

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade de Pernambuco Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade de Pernambuco's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
  • Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX)
  • Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidade de Pernambuco public or private?

Universidade de Pernambuco is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidade de Pernambuco profit or non-profit?

Universidade de Pernambuco is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidade de Pernambuco in terms of enrollment?

Universidade de Pernambuco has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidade de Pernambuco in terms of academic staff?

Universidade de Pernambuco's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Universidade de Pernambuco a coeducational institution?

Universidade de Pernambuco is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidade de Pernambuco use?

Universidade de Pernambuco's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Universidade de Pernambuco affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade de Pernambuco admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Universidade de Pernambuco's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidade de Pernambuco 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidade de Pernambuco UPE?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidade de Pernambuco UPE located?

Universidade de Pernambuco is located in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Address: Avenida Agamenon Magalhães s/n - Santo Amaro.

Is Universidade de Pernambuco UPE accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidade de Pernambuco is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since ).

Does Universidade de Pernambuco offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Pernambuco offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Pernambuco have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade de Pernambuco provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Pernambuco have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Pernambuco offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Pernambuco offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Pernambuco offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidade de Pernambuco have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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